Penn State Health
Nurse Extern - 4 Acute Care Orthopedics & Neurosciences
Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Overview
Penn State Health
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Hershey Medical Center
Location:
US:PA: Hershey.
Unit:
4 Acute Care (Orthopedics and Neurosciences).
Work Type:
PRN.
FTE:
0.001.
Shift:
Varied.
Hours:
Varied.
Recruiter Contact:
Renee Webster at [emailprotected]
SUMMER 2026 NURSE EXTERNSHIP
(May 18 – July 25, 2026)
Please include your completed clinical rotations on your resume
Job Summary The Summer Nurse Externship is a 10-week program designed for nursing students entering their final year. The program begins with a two-week orientation including both classroom and clinical components, in which the nurse extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. The Nurse Extern is assigned to a Registered Nurse throughout the Externship to perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. Nurse Externs partner with an RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills, and learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills (bathing, safety, and hygiene activities). This is for a nursing student entering their final year of an accredited nursing program.
Unit and Care Setting Nurses in this 48-bed acute care unit care for patients of various medical and surgical specialties, including the neurosciences, orthopedics, otolaryngology and reconstructive surgery. The unit also includes four state-of-the-art epilepsy monitoring beds. Special training and competencies are awarded in trauma, stroke and epilepsy care.
Minimum Qualifications Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.
Why Penn State Health? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Benefits
Be Well
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported
by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
About Penn State Hershey Medical Center Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
Take Care / Our Commitment YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Hershey Medical Center
Location:
US:PA: Hershey.
Unit:
4 Acute Care (Orthopedics and Neurosciences).
Work Type:
PRN.
FTE:
0.001.
Shift:
Varied.
Hours:
Varied.
Recruiter Contact:
Renee Webster at [emailprotected]
SUMMER 2026 NURSE EXTERNSHIP
(May 18 – July 25, 2026)
Please include your completed clinical rotations on your resume
Job Summary The Summer Nurse Externship is a 10-week program designed for nursing students entering their final year. The program begins with a two-week orientation including both classroom and clinical components, in which the nurse extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. The Nurse Extern is assigned to a Registered Nurse throughout the Externship to perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. Nurse Externs partner with an RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills, and learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills (bathing, safety, and hygiene activities). This is for a nursing student entering their final year of an accredited nursing program.
Unit and Care Setting Nurses in this 48-bed acute care unit care for patients of various medical and surgical specialties, including the neurosciences, orthopedics, otolaryngology and reconstructive surgery. The unit also includes four state-of-the-art epilepsy monitoring beds. Special training and competencies are awarded in trauma, stroke and epilepsy care.
Minimum Qualifications Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.
Why Penn State Health? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Benefits
Be Well
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported
by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
About Penn State Hershey Medical Center Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
Take Care / Our Commitment YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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